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Down to one lane

CHASSELL — The Sturgeon River bridge on U.S. 41 south of Chassell will undergo repairs starting Aug. 3 running thru Oct. 23, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced Thursday. Superior Region Media Representative Dan Weingarten said the repairs are routine and will extend ...

Funding the future

HOUGHTON — Michigan Technological University has learned that funding for its Center for Convergence and Innovation (CCI) was included in the State of Michigan’s fiscal year 2026-2027 education budget signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer Tuesday. State Representative Greg Markkanen ...

Take a look

EAGLE RIVER – The draft of the Keweenaw County Master Plan is now available for review. The plan will help guide future decisions on land use, housing, recreation, transportation, natural resources, and economic development throughout the county. Bob Pokorski, vice chairman the county ...

Brayden McMillan sentenced

HOUGHTON — A 24-year old Houghton County man was sentenced up to five years in prison in 12th Circuit Court Wednesday for concealing a weapon in his vehicle. Brayden McMillan was arrested by Laurium Village Police in May and pleaded guilty to the charge. According to Judge Brittany ...

Retiring the worn

HANCOCK – Flag disposal rates have surged during the Nation's 250th anniversary. Driven by nationwide "America 250" campaigns, millions of citizens replaced worn flags. This massive turnover resulted in record-breaking retirement ceremonies, including a new world record event in Monroe, ...

Belanger receives probation

HOUGHTON — A 40-year old Houghton County man was sentenced to one year of probation in 12th Circuit Court Wednesday for assaulting a police officer in April. He pleaded no contest to the charge. According to Judge Brittany Bulleit, William Belanger was under the influence while experiencing ...